‘Scrambling to change plans’: Pentagon summons top military leaders to rare in-person meeting in Virginia; purpose not revealed

[ad_1] The Pentagon is convening a rare gathering of top US military leaders next week in Quantico, Virginia. Defence secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned senior commanders from around the world, though the purpose of the meeting remains unclear.“People are scrambling to change their plans and see if they have to attend,” a source was quoted […]

Are UAE airports rejecting passengers over minor passport damage? Here’s why this matters for your travel plans | World News

[ad_1] Even a tiny tear or water stain on your passport can lead UAE airlines and immigration to refuse boarding, despite a valid visa/ Representative Image Travellers flying from the UAE are being warned: even a slightly worn passport can now stop you from boarding. As immigration and airline checks tighten, minor wear and tear, […]

Germany criticizes EU remarks on plans to deploy to Ukraine

[ad_1] German defense minister Boris Pistorius (AP) Two top lawmakers from Germany’s ruling coalition made a surprise visit to Ukraine.Jens Spahn, the leader of the conservative CDU/CSU in the Bundestag, and Matthias Miersch, the Bundestag leader of the center-left Social Democrats, met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and held talks in the Ukrainian capital. Trump-Putin Bonhomie […]

US visa shake-up: No more ‘duration of status’; plans fixed stay limits for foreign students, exchange visitors

[ad_1] Department of homeland security (X@dhsgov) The United States department of homeland security (DHS) has proposed new regulations to eliminate the current “duration of status” framework for certain nonimmigrant categories and replace it with fixed admission periods, ANI reported.The changes would apply to academic students (F), exchange visitors (J), and representatives of foreign media (I), […]

‘Inevitable’: Israel on Gaza City evacuation; remarks come as Trump prepares to host talks on post-war Palestine plans

[ad_1] (Photo credit: AP) An Israeli military spokesperson on Wednesday said that the evacuation of Gaza City was “inevitable” as troops prepared to capture the Palestinian territory’s largest city.“The evacuation of Gaza City is inevitable, and therefore, every family that relocates to the south will receive the most generous humanitarian aid, which is currently being […]

‘Involves several options’: Trump eyes Chicago next as Pentagon plans military deployment — What it means

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (AP) The Pentagon is reportedly preparing plans for a potential military deployment to Chicago as US president Donald Trump intensifies efforts to address crime, homelessness, and undocumented immigration in major cities. The operation could involve thousands of National Guard members and follows a model used in Los Angeles and Washington, […]

BLA labelled foreign terrorist org as Trump plans to develop Pakistan’s ‘huge oil reserves’ | India News

[ad_1] Despite being designated as Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) in 2019, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) surprisingly evaded being labelled as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) until now. However, the US state department’s sudden interest in the rebel group, particularly its subsidiary Majeed Brigade, has raised eyebrows and sparked curiosity about possible motivations.The development […]

‘Global Sumud Flotilla’: Greta Thunberg plans second Gaza aid voyage; mission to sail on Aug 31 with 44 countries involved

[ad_1] (Source: gretathunberg/Instagram) Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Sunday announced her second flotilla mission, which will carry aid to Gaza. This time, multiple ships will take part.The operation will launch from Spain and make several stops at different ports to reach the Palestinian people.The Swedish protester is planning to mobilise activists from 44 countries for […]

‘Not to occupy but free Gaza’: Netanyahu defends Israel’s military plans amid growing criticism; calls October 7 ‘most horrific attack against Jews since Holocaust’

[ad_1] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said that Israel aims not to occupy Gaza but to “free” it from Hamas and support the establishment of a peaceful civilian government. His remarks were made during a phone call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s office posted on […]